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Adult Loneliness: How Our Bodies Respond to Attachment Disruption
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This is a long-awaited episode! We talk about the difference between feeling lonely and being alone, and the biological mechanisms that drive humans to connect with each other. After we intellectualize it all (as doctors do), we get to the root of the problem in loneliness -- the importance of fostering a sense of safety. Join us in this exploration on how loneliness is deeply rooted in your attachment experience!
Topics Discussed:
- What is loneliness?
- Biological mechanisms involved in connection: mirror neurons, oxytocin, stress response system
- Physical impact of loneliness on the body
- How insecure attachment styles lead to loneliness
- What to do when you're feeling lonely
- Explanation of therapy approaches
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